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Additional Tests
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR TEST
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3. Select Alternator Test, then press ENTER .
An “instructional” message shows.
4. Start and warm the engine to normal operating temperature. Turn on
the headlights. Press ENTER
to continue.
An “instructional” message shows.
5. Press the accelerator pedal to raise engine speed to 2000 RPM,
and maintain the engine speed.
When engine speed is within the required range, the alternator
test begins. A progress screen shows.
When the “countdown” timer expires, an “instructional” message
shows.
6. Turn the vehicle’s headlights off, and return the engine to idle speed.
A “One moment please…” message
displays while the test results are
retrieved.
7. When the alternator check is complete,
a results screen shows charging system
voltage and indicates whether or not the
charging system is within acceptable
limits. The System Status LEDs provide
a PASS/FAIL indication, as follows:
Green = System within limits
Yellow = Over charging or under
charging
Red = Excessive over charging or
under charging
If the alternator voltage is less than
9 V, the red, yellow and green
SYSTEM STATUS LEDs will flash
on and off.
8. Press M to return to the Main Menu.
To perform a hybrid/EV battery system check:
1. Press M and release.
The Main Menu displays.
2. Select Battery/Alternator Test, then
press ENTER
.
The Battery/Alternator Test Menu
displays.
3. Select Hybrid/EV Battery Test, then
press ENTER
.
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